ミリ
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Base noun form. Used as a prefix in metric units, e.g., ミリメートル (mirimeetoru, 'millimeter'). It does not change form and is always written in katakana.
Theme
At a science fair, User and their friend Ken discuss measurement units and precision in experiments.
ミリ
ミリ
milli- (prefix for one-thousandth)
Numbers & CountingFractions & Decimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a tiny millimeter ruler. 'Milli' sounds like 'milli' in English — it's the same prefix for small units! Think: 'Milli-meter' → ミリ (miri, 'milli-').
Cultural Note
In Japan, metric units like millimeters are standard in construction, engineering, and daily life. You'll see ミリ (miri) used in measurements for products, such as screws or paper thickness.
Forms
Base: ミリBase noun form. Used as a prefix in metric units, e.g., ミリメートル (mirimeetoru, 'millimeter'). It does not change form and is always written in katakana.